Domestic Violence - General

Call your local police department. IF THE ABUSE IS LIFE THREATENING, CALL 911. The police can issue an Emergency Protective Order to protect you.

What is Abuse?

Abuse means to intentionally or recklessly cause or attempt to cause bodily injury to you; or sexually assault you; or to place you or another person in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or to molest, attack, hit, stalk, threaten, batter, harass, telephone, or contact you; or to disturb your peace; or destroy your personal property. Abuse can be spoken, written, or physical.
It is domestic violence when the person being abused and the abuser are, or have been, in an intimate relationship (married or domestic partners; are dating or used to date; live or lived together; or have a child together). It is also when the abused person and the abusive person are closely related by blood or by marriage.

Where to Get Help